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Back to business - Silvia's comeback in Iztapalapa
A neighborhood bakery in Iztapalapa needs help replacing a commercial oven after the demolition of the market.
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For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Iztapalapa. In July, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $300
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $105
Glad we found this place.
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you're not alone, Silvia. Small businesses are the heart of Iztapalapa. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Aurangabad.